The FAA issued an Interim Final Rule that will require drone pilots and model aircraft pilots to
display their FAA-issued registration number on the outside surface of their
aircraft. The rule will take effect on Monday, February 25, 2019, which means the markings must be in place for any outdoor flight beginning on that date.

"AMA clubs and member benefits are not contingent on UAS registration. AMA encourages all members to follow Federal regulations, but are not policing registration)".

Note to KRCF Members:Membership in Kona RC Flyers (KRCF) does not require Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registration, but like the AMA, it does encourage members to follow Federal regulations.

We now have a permit for flying model aircraft at the
Old Airport Park on
Thursday and Saturday mornings from 7AM to Noon.
We are at the far Northern end of the park. We'll
see you there! Flying Field Setup Instructions are here.

KRCF is now "Kona RC Flyers Inc".
The club has voted to become a 501.c3 educational non-profit organization.
The IRS has reviewed our application and approved us.
4-27-18

As for the Honokohau
Harbor field....

We still do
not have permission to go on the property or fly
there.

Until we secure permission
from the DLNR, effective immediately, absolutely NO
FLYING at the field.

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Beginning Oct 1, 2016, we
are no longer allowed to access the flying
field. DO NOT go to the field, even if not
flying. Until we secure permission from the DLNR,
do not go to the field.

Club members, check your
email for status from the club concerning this matter.

03-11-18 GM

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FAA-UAS Registration

All Kona RC Flyers Inc (actually,
everyone in the USA) flying RC aircraft heavier than
0.55 lbs outdoors must register with the FAA to fly
their UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System). This is
not just for "drones" (i.e. multi-copters).
This includes fixed wing aircraft and helicopters.

The FAA issued registration
number must be marked on all aircraft you fly.
This is also a requirement of the AMA for its
membership. As an AMA charter Club, it is a
requirement for every aircraft flying at our
field. For
more information, visit the FAA-UAS
web site.